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Data.

This dataset was collected by Citizen Scientists at an official 'Survey Area' as part of the Litter Intelligence long-term litter monitoring programme. The data are freely and openly accessible to anyone. Download the raw data, share this survey, and learn more about the data collection methodology through the links at the bottom of the page.

Litter Survey

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Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ

3 September 2020

National Aquarium of NZ

Karlie Lett

Overview

B

30

15.0

0.5

100m x 20m

Gravel/Pebble

Items per 1,000m2

58

Products

115

1016

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 57 58
Resin pellets A N/A
Fishing line 3 4
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 3 3
Rope 2 1
Cable ties & zip ties 1 1
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 19 6
Food wrappers 2 2
Cigarettes, butts & filters 12 6
Shotgun wadding & shells 3 10
Bottle caps & lids 7 16
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 4 6
Pens & Stationery 1 3
Glass & Ceramic 20 765
Bottles & jars 20 765
Paper & Cardboard 12 48
Cardboard boxes 7 13
Fireworks 5 35
Metal 11 24
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 9 20
Aluminium drink cans 2 4
Foamed Plastic 7 3
Foam sponge 1 1
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 6 2
Fabric & Textiles 5 83
Clothing, towels and linen 2 82
Other cloth 3 1
Other 3 35
Appliances & electronics 1 35
Sanitary items 2 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ National Aquarium of NZ
23 Jan, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
208
44%

Next survey in this area

Marine Parade - South Site National Aquarium of NZ National Aquarium of NZ
27 Oct, 2020
Items per 1,000m2
60
72%